Let’s talk mouthwash! I know it’s always so confusing when you’re standing in the oral health care aisle at a store and you look at the myriad of bottles of colorful mouthwash, wondering which one is right for you. Let … Continued
This is a question I get asked quite often by my patients. “Is chewing ice bad for my teeth?” The definitive answer is: YAAAASSSS!!!! Let me tell you about why people chew ice, and how in fact it can severely … Continued
So I’ve written about how chronic headaches affect our daily life in Part 1 of this series, and also about minimally invasive treatment options your dentist can offer you in Part 2. Here in Part 3, my aim is to … Continued
In my last blog, I talked about the consequences daily headaches have on our daily lives, such as decreased productivity at work, and increased dependency on pharmaceutical remedies. Wouldn’t it be great if there were other, more conservative treatment options … Continued
We all get headaches, and as a population we are experiencing them with more severity and frequency than ever before. The stresses of life have increased exponentially over the years. Many of us sit in front of computers for work, … Continued
Did you know: One person in the United States dies every hour from oral cancer? That’s a staggering amount if you think about it! Here’s some information about oral cancer including risk factors and what you can do to … Continued
The most common orthodontic problem is called malocclusion, or ‘bad bite’, and is often times a genetic problem. A bad bite can also be caused by thumb or finger-sucking, mouth breathing, dental disease, abnormal swallowing, poor dental hygiene, the early … Continued
TOOTHBRUSH: You tend to brush in all sorts of ways, and our gum tissue is fragile. Be sure to pick up a toothbrush with SOFT or EXTRA SOFT BRISTLES only – this way you won’t damage your gums. If you’re having … Continued
We’ve all had tasty meals where we absolutely looooooooved the garlicky pasta we ate, but then regretted it afterwards because of the bad breath it gave us. So, before you deny yourself that delicious pasta dish, think about what you … Continued
You are in the prime of your life, in your 40s-50s. You have had an especially stressful week at work, and you simply want to relax this weekend like you’ve always done. You unwind with a glass of wine maybe … Continued